Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has no hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manfred grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Manfred abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Bhevek is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the south to a Navigator, Bhevek learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Sculptor, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Navigator responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'5" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is cut short. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Oloric liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. After a long history of fighting, Oloric and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: 6'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Semyaza's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born in the west to a Barkeep, Semyaza learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She worked as a nervous Barkeep and found it very stressful. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is a Courier first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Crowbar.

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this northern man wears dull black sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. His crest is gold and very short. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Sethrekar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 40 pp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Jade (100 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears tattered old clothes. Her black hair is wavy and long. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a yellow collared shirt and white skirt. She accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She sports red long hair. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Elizabeth's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.